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Time difference between Beijing and Washington, D.C.

Washington, D.C. is 12 hours behind Beijing.

China · China Standard Time
3:44 PM
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
United States · Eastern Daylight Time
3:44 AM
Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Beijing to Washington, D.C. time converter

Green rows are office hours in both places; light green rows are when both are awake.

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Questions

What is the time difference between Beijing and Washington, D.C.?

Washington, D.C. is 12 hours behind Beijing. Beijing is on UTC+8 and Washington, D.C. is on UTC−4.

What time is it in Washington, D.C. when it is 9 AM in Beijing?

When it is 9:00 AM in Beijing, it is 9:00 PM the previous day in Washington, D.C..

When is the best time to call Washington, D.C. from Beijing?

There are no shared office hours. The most comfortable time to call is 8:00 AM–10:00 AM in Beijing (8:00 PM–10:00 PM in Washington, D.C.); 8:00 PM–10:00 PM in Beijing (8:00 AM–10:00 AM in Washington, D.C.), when both places are awake.

Does the time difference between Beijing and Washington, D.C. change?

Yes. Because of daylight saving time, the difference changes on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when Washington, D.C. will be 13 hours behind Beijing.

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